CVE-2006-5704 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 6.2 Published 4 Nov 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local users can read arbitrary files due to improper access permission evaluation in HP NonStop Server OSS directories.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2006-5704?

CVE-2006-5704 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Nov 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

HP NonStop Server G06.29, when running Standard Security T6533G06 before T6533G06^ABK, does not properly evaluate access permissions to OSS directories when no optional ACL entry exists, which allows local users to read arbitrary files.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5704?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Nonstop Server.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5704?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5704 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2006-5704 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-5704 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f7jh-3hvq-fx4v.